If you missed Round 1 deadlines, or if you didn’t get accepted, it’s time to refocus: How will you make a plan to achieve your MBA goals? Does it make sense to apply Round 3? Or should you hold off until next year’s Round 1? There’s still time to register for our free webinar…
Round 3 Deadlines Are Coming. Are You Ready?
Time marches on – you get busy at work and all of a sudden it’s 2019. If you either missed the early application rounds or didn’t get accepted at your target programs, you may be considering submitting applications during Round 3. But that comes with its own set of questions: Is it worth applying this…
MBA Applicants: How to Get Accepted in 2019-20
It’s time for my annual harangue/plea/rant. If you are planning to apply Round 1 in the fall, but have not yet thought about why you want an MBA, taken the GMAT/GRE, researched schools, or evaluated your qualifications, please please please keep reading. And then get started! I would like to help you avoid the…
Should You Apply to B-School Round 3 or Next Year?
The answer, as is often the case in MBA admissions, is…it depends. You didn’t think we’d give you a clear cut yes or no answer, did you? FACT: The chances of gaining acceptance decrease as the rounds progress. This means that acceptance rates in R3 are generally lower than in R1 and R2. Similarly, grants…
Which Round Should I Apply to Business School?
Most business school adcom members will advise that submitting a great application in the second round is far better than submitting a mediocre application in the first round. But what happens when you didn’t manage to submit in either Round 1 or Round 2? Business school applicants in this category wonder: “When should I apply…
Can You Get Accepted to B-School in Round 3?
Maybe you applied to business school in Round 1 and didn’t get accepted, and now you’re thinking about targeting some schools in Round 3 where your stats are more competitive. Maybe you got busy or overwhelmed at work and your plans were foiled to submit your application during Round 1 or 2, and you’re thinking…
The Most Important Asset in Grad School Applications: Time [Episode 276]
The Most Important Asset in Grad School Applications: Time [Show Summary] This episode is devoted to how the precious and finite asset of time can help you get accepted when applying to graduate schools. Linda Abraham, Founder of Accepted, Discusses the Importance of Following a Graduate Application Timeline [Show Notes] The problem: Lack of time….
Is 10 Days Per Business School Application Enough?
There are a number of steps involved in the MBA application essay writing process: contemplating the questions, choosing the topics, and crafting a collection of short stories that tell a tale and appeal to an admissions committee. Each of these steps takes time. But HOW MUCH time do you actually need? A day? A week?…
Why Should I Apply to Graduate School Now?
When is the best time to apply to graduate school? This is going to depend on a number of very individual factors – your goals, your experience, your qualifications, and others. Are you ready to take on the application process? Are you ready to go back to school? Can your work-life balance fit school into…
Round 3 vs Next Year: Your Roadmap
If you missed our webinar Round 3 vs Next Year: When Should You Apply?, or if you attended but want to hear the advice again, you’re in luck: it’s now available free on-demand! Guided by Accepted’s founder, Linda Abraham, you’ll learn what distinguishes Round 3 from earlier rounds, how to assess your profile critically from…
What’s The Rush? Round 1 vs. Round 2 For MBA Applicants
Right now, most of my clients are scurrying about trying to complete their round 1 applications. Many of them will be ready to submit for round 1, but there are a handful of clients I’ve suggested wait until round 2, and we’ve discussed whether or not there is a true advantage to round 1 vs….
MBA Application Timing
“Application Timing” is the first post in our series, Navigate the MBA Maze. Should You Apply Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3? Do not try to win the admissions game through timing. Quality—not timing—trumps all. Submit your application when it is at its best. When in doubt, listen to Linda’s rule: “Apply in the…
Application Timing: When Should You Submit?
Timing. Timing. Who’s got the best timing? Applicants frequently stress over when to submit, wondering if when they apply will affect the outcome. They lose sleep with questions like: When is the best time to apply? When do I have the greatest chance of getting accepted? The answer is surprisingly simple. Listen to this episode for…
